Chat connects you with other Roxom Pro users in topic rooms and direct messages. Type `$` followed by a ticker (for example `$MSTR`) to post a clickable chip that loads the ticker for whoever clicks it.

**Aliases:** `CHAT`, `MSG`

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## How to use IB

| You type | Result |
|---|---|
| `IB` <kbd>ENTER | Opens chat. |
| `CHAT` <kbd>ENTER | Same (alias). |

## Rooms and messages

Pick a room on the left. Unread messages also appear in the envelope icon in the top bar. Pro unlocks the Pro rooms and direct messages; posting needs a free account.

## Plan limits

| | Guest | Free | Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| The chat | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Direct messages | — | — | ✓ |
| The Pro rooms | — | — | ✓ |

See [Plans and access](/help-center/roxom-pro/getting-started/plans-and-access).

## Related functions

**BUDDY: Buddy List**
Buddies · followers · invites

**LV: Live Chart**
Watch a live chart session · shared charts

**TV: Roxom TV**
@RoxomTVNews livestream

## FAQ

**What does IB do?**

    Roxom rooms, $TICKER chips.

**How do I open IB?**

    Type `IB` on the command line and press ENTER. To open it in a new window, type `+IB` or press ⇧ENTER.